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Antonio G. Di Benedetto

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

Reviewer, Laptops

Reviewer, Laptops

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    The best gaming deals of Amazon Prime DayThe best gaming deals of Amazon Prime Day
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    If you own a Steam Deck, it should be (at least partially) see-through.

    Jsaux’s Transparent Backplate for the Steam Deck is $19.99 ($10 off) at Amazon for Prime Day.

    But the best part of this excellent deal isn’t even that the user-replaceable shell comes with a heatsink for better cooling, or that it also includes swappable rear buttons to choose your preferred feel. No, the best part is that these shells come in six fantastic colors, and one of them is atomic freakin’ purple!

    A lineup of Steam Deck handheld PC consoles outfitted in Jsaux’s colorful see-through backplates.
    Hmm, maybe I need a second Steam Deck?
    Image: Jsaux
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    This is the same SSD I use in my PlayStation 5 and hot damn is it cheap right now.

    Adata’s Gammix S70 Blade M.2 NVMe SSD is just $54.99 ($75 off) for 1TB, $89.99 ($120 off) for 2TB, or $229.99 ($90 off) for 4TB as part of a Prime Day Lightning Deal.

    Whoa, doctor! That’s a lot of cheap, fast storage. And each of them is PS5-ready, so you can fit more games on your PS5 without having to delete stuff.

    XPG 1TB GAMMIX S70 Blade - PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 Internal Gaming SSD, Works with Playstation 5

    [Amazon]

    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    I don’t care if it’s just 50 cents off — you should play Love Letter.

    It’s day two of Prime Day, and maybe I’ve already had too much coffee, but do yourself a favor and buy Love Letter for just $8.49 on a Prime Day deal.

    I know it’s not huge savings, but this card game is such a joy for up to six players. It’s fast and simple, and it’s a great gateway into designer tabletop games for normies.

    Love Letter by Z-Man Games

    [Amazon.com]

    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is on sale for Prime DayThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is on sale for Prime Day
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    This MagSafe charger stomps all over Apple’s with its built-in kickstand (and it’s cheaper).

    The Belkin BoostCharge Pro with MagSafe, our overall top pick when it comes to magnetic iPhone chargers, is just $19.99 ($30 off) at Amazon. That’s a new low for the charging puck, which charges at 15W just like Apple’s pricier model.
    It’s even got a little kickstand for propping up your phone on a table to watch videos.

    Belkin BoostCharge Pro with MagSafe

    [Amazon]

    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Be still, my charging heart.

    Amazon Prime members can get a multicolored four-pack of Case-Mate’s adorable 30W USB-C GaN II chargers that look like classic iMacs for just $39.99 ($10 off).

    Just look at these little charging bros! For $10 a piece you get orange, green, frost, and bondi blue. I highly recommend this deal to anyone who needs a good charger that’s also fun, or fellow connoisseurs of see-through tech,

    All four of Case-Mate’s colorful see-through USB-C chargers that are reminiscent of classic iMac computers, lined up in a row.
    Tech stuff you can see inside is like kryptonite for my wallet.
    Image: Case-Mate
    The Backbone One mobile game controller for Android is 30 percent offThe Backbone One mobile game controller for Android is 30 percent off
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Nomad’s latest magnetic chargers are a much better value at 30 percent off.

    Nomad makes some stylish products, but it charges a fair premium for it. However, the current 30 percent discount on Nomad’s site also includes its new, cheaper Stand and Base MagSafe-compatible chargers.

    They’re limited to 7.5W iPhone charging, but they look sick. And for Prime Day the Stand is now $56 ($24 off) and the Base is $49 ($21 off).

    Stand - Magnetic Charger | Black

    [Nomad]

    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Our most recommended mechanical keyboard for newcomers is $20 off.

    The Keychron V1 mechanical keyboard is currently on sale for $79.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, pre-built with red linear switches or brown tactile switches. It’s a Prime Day Lightning Deal, so it may not last long.

    If you’re a little mech-curious, we cannot recommend the V1 enough. It’s an approachable layout, it’s affordable, and it both sounds and feels good. Go ahead and let the keeb bug bite ya.

    Keychron V1

    [Amazon]

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